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In 2010, the Independent Commission on Banking received a mandate from the government of the United Kingdom to research and recommend changes to its banking system that would encourage competition and provide greater assurances of financial stability. Economist Sir John Vickers led the commission, which issued its final report after months of study, interviews and consultations with bankers, regulators, financial experts and market participants. The “Vickers Report” points to sweeping changes ahead in the structure and behavior of UK banks. In February 2013, legislators in Parliament introduced the Financial Services (Banking Reform) Bill, which includes several of the commission’s proposals. getAbstract recommends this seminal document for its clear portrayal of a major Western economy’s response to the 2008 fiscal crisis and its recommendations for ensuring the ongoing stability of financial institutions.

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The Ground Rules The United Kingdom’s Independent Commission on Banking, led by economist Sir John Vickers, recommended financial institution reforms to create a secure, robust banking system that would not require taxpayer assistance in the event of a financial crisis. A reformed banking...